catch an angel

[whatcaneyedo]

Ocean Aquatics sells a fish trap by Aqua-Medic http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...dic-Fish-Trap/

[Delphinus]

Tangs and clowns tore apart a pop bottle? Are these the most vicious tangs and clowns ever or was the bottle made out of tissue paper???

FWIW I second the pop bottle trick, but if that doesn't work, get some acrylic and start closing off sections of the tank to the fish. Eggcrate too maybe but acrylic and glass is invisible to them so you'll do better that way.

I had zero luck with store-bought traps. Problem is they're so huge they don't fit anywhere where the fish go, and they're almost neutrally buoyant so bobs around in the current. Worth a shot though. Check with Red Coral, I believe they have one you can borrow or rent.

[bulletsworld]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

FWIW I second the pop bottle trick, but if that doesn't work, get some acrylic and start closing off sections of the tank to the fish. Eggcrate too maybe but acrylic and glass is invisible to them so you'll do better that way.

I second the eggcrate. I use two sheets, twist tie them together, coax the fish to a corner of your tank by using two nets to scare him out of his spot. Then once I got the fish down on the corner I slam down the eggcrate. This makes it easier to catch the fish since there is no rocks and no place for him to hide. Use a wide net to scoop him up. Still takes time and patience though. I know its frustrating.

If you still haven't catch him by the time I get back to Calgary, I will bring my eggcrate sheets, nets and we will catch him.

[kien]

this is how I catch fish..



I just leave the panel of glass or acrylic in there for a little while so that they get used to it being there. Then when you're ready to trap, throw their dinner into The Triangle of Doom!!

[Coleus]

Originally Posted by bulletsworld

I second the eggcrate. I use two sheets, twist tie them together, coax the fish to a corner of your tank by using two nets to scare him out of his spot. Then once I got the fish down on the corner I slam down the eggcrate. This makes it easier to catch the fish since there is no rocks and no place for him to hide. Use a wide net to scoop him up. Still takes time and patience though. I know its frustrating.

If you still haven't catch him by the time I get back to Calgary, I will bring my eggcrate sheets, nets and we will catch him.

Lee, maybe you can help me catching my altantic blue tang too. He is the biggest one in the tank and so smart that he hide everytime i put the net down, so can't trap him at all. Please help! He is picking on all my little fish

[new but handy]

feed it out of a net for a few weeks. Then lift the net out with the fish in it.
might work

[bulletsworld]

Originally Posted by Coleus

Lee, maybe you can help me catching my altantic blue tang too. He is the biggest one in the tank and so smart that he hide everytime i put the net down, so can't trap him at all. Please help! He is picking on all my little fish

Did you try moving around all your live rock so that the altantic blue has hiding spots? Some times that all it takes to stop his aggression and then you dont have to remove the beautiful fish.

If that doesn't work.... You are welcome to come over to borrow my eggcrate, basket and nets. Besides, I've caught a few fish already at your place. ITS YOUR TURN!

[Toolman]

Hey Lee, Tai is trying to catch tang for me. Help me out and catch it for me .... LOL

Randy
Ps Crazy Joe says Hi

[bulletsworld]

Originally Posted by Toolman

Hey Lee, Tai is trying to catch tang for me. Help me out and catch it for me .... LOL

Randy
Ps Crazy Joe says Hi

HEY RANDY!


You guys have got to be kidding me...two strong guys can't catch a fish!! Years back I used to be called the fish doc, now I'm the fish catcher!! BHAHAHAAAA

I will trade you fish catching for Joe back???? O.K and $10 bucks. FAIR? If you guys don't catch him in the new year, when I get back in town. I will help you guys. K?

Say Hi back to Crazy Joe for me! Tell him I miss him!

[Blakes Living Reef.ca]

Easiest way is to buy a large fish net, cut off the net, insert a large clear bag into the net frame opening rolling the bag opening around the edge of the net frame. Add some food inside the bag or corner the fish. Since the bag is clear the fish will swim into it allowing you to pull it out. I have used this many times with no issues. You should never net a fish --> the net material will damage the fishes slime coating allowing infection.